Current Edition Summer 2012 May 21, 2013

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Chi Omega Legacies: What You Need to Know

Definition of a Legacy
A Chi Omega legacy is a daughter or a sister of an initiated member in good standing.

We also encourage alumnae to call attention to potential new members (PNMs) who are not legacies but who have other Chi Omega relatives, such as grandmothers, aunts, cousins, etc.

Legacy Policies
According to Chi Omega’s national rules, a chapter must invite a legacy to at least one formal recruitment event unless there is only one invitational party. Each collegiate chapter must have a legacy policy ensuring that legacies are given the best opportunity either to pledge Chi Omega or, if they are not a match for Chi Omega, to be released in a timely manner so they may be considered by other groups. This policy should be reviewed annually to ensure its ongoing relevance.

Additional Considerations
As the size of our Fraternity continues to increase, it becomes more and more important for alumnae to adopt a “pro-Greek” approach to recruitment. Alumnae should be aware that in some areas more legacies participate in recruitment than the number of women the chapter may pledge (quota). To be eligible for serious consideration, legacies must meet the chapter’s high standards just like any other PNM. In any case, the Governing Council asks that courteous attention and respect is extended to all PNMs with Chi Omega relatives.
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